Finally! Japan's Two New Aircraft Carriers are Ready to Receive its New F-35B super fighter jet

[@YepTriedToTellYou]

The Japanese have always built fine carriers. We are with you Japan 🇯🇵 🇺🇸

[@おれんじぷりん-m2k]

Thank you! 🇺🇲🇯🇵❤

[@AJ-zk1oh]

Hopefully us Aussies will also start to work alongside the Japanese more! Together we're far better

[@gbenay]

It will not take place. The current Liberal government in Australia is too friendly with the CCP in China. Because he doesn't want to upset the CCP, your prime minister kisses them on the backside all the time.

[@gbenay]

Australians used to be like people from Texas. No nonsense folks who didn't take 💩 from anyone. Then covid19 happened, and you got your balls cut off.

[@abolakeshowmustafa4279]

Can HMS Canberra capable of landing F-35B’s on its deck?

[@killbot86]

Australia stand with Japan 🇦🇺❤️🇯🇵

[@井出俊哉-m9f]

Thank you!🎉🎉🎉

[@やる気熱々]

The Japan-US alliance is forever🇯🇵🤝🇺🇸

[@ty-ger4300]

Do you remember august 6 1945?

[@やる気熱々]

@ You can't move forward by looking back at the past. we only look ahead and move on

[@commander57]

Its a pleasure seeing the rising sun at sea again.

[@ultralaggerREV1]

I have always wanted to see an Izumo-class aircraft carrier for MONTHS. Been telling my family and myself when would the Japanese come to California, and they did… **and they brought in the JS Kaga**… Seeing that ship, although smaller than the LHDs, in person was a wonderful sight. Such a beautiful warship

[@Exse1635-n2p]

Am Japanese.Thank you for helping our NAVY's new Aircraft carrier test.

[@joshschneider9766]

Welcome to the team. Its wonderful to see our two nations cooperating this way.

[@gusgone4527]

Yes! Welcome to the F35B club and the anti-chicom alliance. From GB.

[@alpinecenter]

Kaga is historic name.

[@soonfook]

What happen in 1942?

[@RPj1956]

@@soonfook The IJN Kaga was involved in in the battle of Midway and eventually scuttled after enduring torpedos and at least four dive bomber hits; one 1000 lbs. and 3 or more 500 lbs. Point is this is NOT the Imperial Japanese Navy but our ALLY the Japanese Self-defense force! My father was in the Pacific, suffered TWO 💜💜 curtesy of the Imperial Japanese Navy. He said the Japanese were mislead by an "EMPEROR" just like the Germans were mislead by a "Führer". Now having suffered the sever and brutal consequences of their mistakes Japan and Germany are amongst our MOST STAUNCH allies. Japan 🇯🇵 has the right to honor the 811 compatriots that died that day....on the Kaga. 🫡 RP USN/SS

[@Bearfacts01]

You go Japan!!! Awesome!

[@mikebehnka9097]

The Kaga is back in the Pacific

[@johntheclyde2816]

I had the same thought. Kaga sails again! Hiryu, Soryu, Akagi! On our side this time.

[@leexingha]

@@johntheclyde2816 just a necromancer who summoned the ones it killed & use them as puppets. very fitting!

[@vegassincity702]

​@@leexinghaso true.

[@jrdsm]

Wade McClusky will be proud to see this today

[@KittyCat-qg4vd]

The namesake of the ship attacked Pearl Harbor. Nice!

[@BMF6889]

Several critical reasons to practice landing on Japanese carriers is that Japan has purchased F-35B's for their carrier operations and therefore Japanese carriers offer an emergency landing platform and since the Japanese are using the F-35B as well, US F-35B's could be repaired or receive maintenance on Japanese carriers. It's a win win situation in combat. and the reverse is true as well. Japanese F-35B's needing an emergency landing on US aircraft carriers can also receive repairs and maintenance.

[@ogdocvato]

JMSDF Izumo has already become an F-35B carrier. Now Kaga is undergoing the same transformation.

[@OperationEndGame]

Kaga was the first to be converted.

[@VraelFreorhe]

Glad to see japan going back to its military glory,

[@scorpius6667]

Meanwhile the Chinese new submarine just sank ....while in drydock! 🤭 Japan's 2 new aircraft carriers will be a major factor in the Sea of Japan and the East China Sea and Taiwan! 👍 my opinion 🦂

[@garyguyton7373]

Shared by many.

[@luckyloonies4378]

@@garyguyton7373 Bloody lies, proves nothing.

[@FuKuntt]

@@luckyloonies4378

[@AriaBathory]

If Japan was never restricted imposed on her after WWII,Japanese aircraft carriers would have been one of the most powerful & modern in the world.

[@majestichotwings6974]

The cosmic irony of the Japanese carrier named Kaga taking on American Aircraft…man what a world we live in (In a good way of course)

[@NON-mq5iq]

Am Japanese thank you for the power of america！

[@TigDegner]

I am American. Many Americans admire Japanese history, culture, and accomplishments. You are our respected friends and companions as we work together toward futures unknown.

[@scottsmith7051]

Welcome back Kaga! 🇺🇸🇯🇵

[@みちこみしぇる]

アメリカに壊されたんだけどね？

[@anthonyxavier6300]

I wouldn't be surprised if Japan is already making a fighter drone for its future.

[@Teraken37]

加賀という、帝国海軍の艦名を冠した航空母艦が、カリフォルニア沖でアメリカ海軍と共に訓練をするのが、非常に感慨深いですね。日米同盟をしっかりと堅持し、太平洋および東アジアの平和を守って欲しい。

[@critique7767]

Japan the true blue water navy. China wetting its pants😂

[@xiaodisun-lf5ym]

The whole world looks down on Japan and South Korea because they are colonies of the United States, countries without sovereignty, and even the election of their own presidents is decided by the United States. The US military does not have to bear any form of punishment for breaking the law, killing people, and raping women in their countries, as long as they return home. Excuse me, is China afraid of such a country? You are such a clown. The only country in the world that can compete with China is the United States.

[@too3desu]

@@RichardDerick-qo8tc Can Soviet-era aircraft carriers be used?（遼寧）

[@FuKuntt]

​@@RichardDerick-qo8tc lol gotta love those diesel powered beasts!

[@NonaMe-vp8wp]

1 Japanese Real Carrier > 3 Chinese Paper Tigers

[@chrislj2890]

It looks like China has awakened Godzilla, and he ain't happy.

[@leexingha]

godzilla doesnt bow to anyone. so its definitely not a godzilla

[@旅人途见]

Congratulations to Japan for becoming the most loyal servant of the United States😅

[@svicious3190]

@@旅人途见 remember 1937 in Nanjing?

[@FuKuntt]

@@旅人途见 don't cry China has North Korea for an ally...lol

[@AAAA-tq1zd]

china is losing

[@土生泰山]

The old Aircraft Kaga was sunk during WW2 Midway Sea battle. Since then, 80 years of peace allied cooperation with US, Japan finally entered into new era joining US and other NATO countries together for maintaining world peace.

[@seventhson27]

IF THE NEW KAGA will fight alongside of us as hard as her predecessor fought against us, I will welcome her.

[@HKim0072]

Didn't realize this was the endgame for the F-35B. While the operating costs are much higher than a standard jet, it creates a whole new dimension for these tweener carriers.

[@kennychad2821]

These two carriers, with the two new British carriers, backed by American carriers and Australian frigates is a formidable force. This is what China will face if they invade Taiwan.

[@chrisohara2325]

US has F-35s on their “helicopter carriers” as well.

[@leexingha]

@@kennychad2821 incorrect. US, doesn't want to face a skirmish that doesn't directly concern them. just like in Ukraine, US want the primary affected (ex: Taiwan or Japan) to confront China (our country) first or at entirety of the conflict/skirmish. these US soldiers have a loving family and definitely they dont want their loves to be in the middle of a danger that doesnt concern them also, in this way, US is making a profit to a rumored non-so-effective & very costly F-35. if Philippines had the money, it probably has this F-35 by now

[@Racistobama]

@@leexingha Dream on, Wang 😆

[@HailAzathoth]

​@@leexingha lmao cope

[@the5gen]

They need larger ones, 40+ aircraft capacity.

[@FuKuntt]

good thinking Admiral

[@きゅうべえJAPAN]

Thank you, United States of America! We have been waiting for 70 years since the end of the war.

[@AA-xo9uw]

79

[@critique7767]

Imagine allies interoperability as one unit on mission is so insane. Only russia and china can only dream of.

[@legiran9564]

Make the IJN great again.

[@RPj1956]

@@legiran9564 NOT the IJN; sorry check your history

[@legiran9564]

@@RPj1956 You don't get to decide that 🤡.

[@legiran9564]

@@RPj1956 You don't get to decide what history is.

[@DeMan59]

Imagine if sailors from the original Kaga saw this today. Would have blown their minds. Lol. Props to Japan!

[@alexlanning712]

Japanese Navy--the premier navy of the Pacific

[@FuKuntt]

The second best navy in the world. And a damn fine air force too!

[@rainnelmaclang4803]

Kaga is designated as a "Destroyer" that can carry helicopters. Now it is a destroyer that can accommodate VTOL fighter jets. Post-WW2 Japanese laws makes building of battleships and aircraft carriers illegal. But that's how Japan worked around the laws that US imposed on them to prevent re-militarization of post-war Japan.

[@tcp0023]

Japan has permission from the United States to possess aircraft carriers

[@tcp0023]

Japan and the United States have initiated cooperation between the two countries to strengthen their defense capabilities and defense industries. Currently, the most advanced F35 fighter jets and Patriot air defense systems are being assembled in Japan.

[@thomasvilla6109]

@@tcp0023 - Japan is a self-governing democracy. The Japanese people need permission from no one to defend themselves and their national interests. What they have from the US is support for their renewed defense efforts. We are allies working together.

[@benny82ish]

Yeah they shit canned that ban years ago at a RIMPAC meeting.

[@Adwaenyth]

I mean it's probably a similar reason why we have "frigates" that displace over 10.000 tons here in Germany... although they should maybe up the armament a little on those...

[@AdmiralVolca]

The Izumo-class is referred to as DD in Japan but quietly converted into CV before military phobic hysteria could arise. Still she is a DD not CV. This way, public opinion will work better in Japan.

[@pogo1140]

part of me wants carriers named Akagi, Kaga, Soryu, Hiryu, Shokaku and Zuikaku, to be part of the Japanese Self Defense Force, just as Yorktown, Enterprise, Hornet and Saratoga should be part of the US Navy's carrier fleet for as long as the US Navy operates aircraft carriers.

[@Dra741]

Greatest Logistics actually happened in the Pacific Admiral Nimitz was able to keep all of his ships and everything fully operational and stocked with ammunition and additional supplies also able to conduct Maritime Rescue of Pilots that have been shot down,

[@stephenpeat3885]

Australia needs the f35b for at least 1 carrier

[@chrishackett554]

It’s a Marine Corps F35 you dummy! It has Marines on the side of the aircraft! The Navy flies the F35C variant which is not STOL.

[@joshschneider9766]

Excellent. Helis too if they wanted. Sweet local ally asset. So cool to see.

[@OperationEndGame]

I think the F-35B’s should be fully integrated with the JMSDF instead of being operated by the JASDF…..

[@Sportiummotors]

IJN KAGA ❤❤❤❤❤

[@googleeyeseyes4033]

So which is it, destroyer or aircraft carrier? Size small, probably a modern conversion as were most WW2 era Japanese carriers, that being said, it’s a start and about time, the japans allies need to let them take the gloves off and build a reasonable responsible military to help protect all the south sea and it neighbors and especially themselves.

[@DodgyJŦrum]

"the japans allies need to let them take the gloves off..." In fact, it is in their constitution adopted after World War II, specifically Article 9, prevents the country from maintaining armed forces with war potential for offensive purposes. Instead, Japan maintains the Japan Self-Defense Forces (JSDF), which are strictly for defensive purposes

[@NATObait]

@@googleeyeseyes4033 the naming of vessel type is confusing at best possibly misleading. The izumu is defined as a Destroyer not as a Carrier. German F126 called Frigates but are 10500t and Spanish destroyer only 6000t . The Invincible class aircraft carrier was called a through deck cruiser. Perhaps the names are just to pacify the tax payers so best not to think about it to hard.

[@tcp0023]

Japan has permission from the United States to possess aircraft carriers Japan and the United States have initiated cooperation between the two countries to strengthen their defense capabilities and defense industries. Currently, the most advanced F35 fighter jets and Patriot air defense systems are being assembled in Japan.

[@NATObait]

@@tcp0023 article 9 was an American legal concept to force Japan into a self defence posture so she no longer posed a threat to other countries. Possibly history tells a ban on Germany being allowed to build submarines and bombers, after WW1 , was a lesson. Germany asked the Soviet Union to build submarines and built fast mail planes. Words and treaties are seldom honoured. So today Japan and other Pacific countries are feeling uneasy about China and the South China Sea. Who claims what and international law is being stretched to its limits. The UK, Italy and Japan are building a new 6th generation aircraft and that offers offensive capability. After 79 years the Article 9 is hardly enforced.

[@OperationEndGame]

@@NATObait the Kuznetsov was called an “aircraft-carrying cruiser” so she can pass through the Black Sea without raising an eyebrow from the Turks…..

[@keithprinn720]

very different description of these ships really especially with vertical aircraft.

[@CenturionSilver]

Considering our history, id have been quite emotional if I were the pilot . Tell me it's not just me.

[@Master-AGN]

No it is all rest of the Chinese Communists like you too. FAFO moment

[@ramonlijauco7563]

Banzai!!!!

[@Dra741]

Everything in the Pacific is going to depend significantly on Logistics and the ability to cooperate utilize forces if we have an emergency landing we find a Japanese carrier if we need to refuel we can land on a Japanese carrier this this type of organization must continue on a more robust pace, and Pilots need to learn Japanese, cuz we're in the Pacific we've been there and we're going to stay there, our closest allies depend on it and all of the world

[@BMF6889]

A "joint" operation is between US forces. "Combined" operations are between the US and allies. The F-35B landing on a Japanese carrier would be a combined operation; not a joint operation.

[@Dra741]

It absolutely essential that we conduct a joint operations in the Pacific in increased the number of these operations I only see one or two Landings know you need to practice this day and night,

[@eduardoflores30]

Kamikase back to the sea...... great news.

[@yengi0hhh]

They’re gonna turn these aircraft’s into gundam 😂

[@ganikurpali5855]

Japan 💪

[@松田優作-o1x]

日本ではテレビやラジオでのニュースにもならない。何故だろう…？

[@didierduplantier8359]

Japan should build a real super carrier.

[@somkiattunti-phalawanit9159]

I think the Japanese navy can improve F2 take on and take off for this carrier.

[@oldowleye3161]

Excellent news - about time !…💪

[@TimothyBolla-jw4ub]

Welcome to America 🇺🇸 Japan 🇯🇵

[@丸山亨-r7g]

KAGA⚓IZUMO⚓💪🇺🇸💪USMC🇺🇸👊💥

[@williamtauriello1581]

The Kaga, with a squadron of F35B’s, would appear to be much more of a match for any full-size carrier the Chinese have or are building. Add to that, Japanese naval history and skill in the use of aircraft carriers, it would seem that the Chinese navy is sorely outclassed at every level.

[@paladin5163]

Wasn't the Kaga one of the carriers that attacked Pearl Harbour.

[@edwardmillier5045]

JAPAN and USA are always one step ahead.

[@wesdowner5636]

Awesome.

[@michaelpoyer]

It’s not a destroyer! Geez! It’s an Aircraft Carrier! Get you facts straight.

[@wyldhowl2821]

YeaH, Japan is not officially allowed to have carriers. So this is a "destroyer" that just happens to be really big and flat and carry attack jets, but that's totally a coincidence.

[@Global-Military]

次の一般公開はいつなんだろう🇯🇵🇺🇸

[@GauntletKI]

So it has a catapult? This looks more like the Marine Corps ships that look like aircraft carrier but are not.

[@OperationEndGame]

No cats… its more like America-class LHD…

[@ggwpsirjuls]

When will Japan build a modern Yamato?

[@legiran9564]

When they have more money. Right now Japan is having a population crisis. Less people means less taxes which means less money to buy shiny new military stuff.

[@FuKuntt]

@@legiran9564 lol Over the last few years Japan has made huge increases in it's military budget with it now at 1.6% of GDP and it's planned to rise to 2% of GDP by 2026. Japan's GDP... The world's 3rd largest...

[@legiran9564]

@@FuKuntt lol So did the Soviet Navy in the late 60s and 70s and for a time ending up with a Navy larger than the USN going into 1980. Guess what happened? THEY GOT BROKE and COLLAPSED. Increasing Naval budget for one year or two doesn't ensure long term viability. Your population does because they pay the taxes. Keep lol-ing your ignorance.

[@Theboxingobserver]

How do they take off without a ramp??

[@briancooper2112]

Like USMC pilots due it.

[@joeblow5037]

they are VTOL

[@rogerwilco5918]

They're not russian junk

[@briancooper2112]

@@rogerwilco5918 correct. Great ship.

[@Theboxingobserver]

Why do we the UK need ramps then? Surely it’s easier like this ^ or does it affect the payload?

[@名無しの権兵衛-z3c]

一度も実戦配備される事なく退役する事を祈ります。武勲より平和。

[@GlennMichaelHasting]

Not U.S.N. , U.S.M.C. U.S. Navy fields the F-35C, whereas the U.S. Marine Corps. flies both F-35B and F-35C variants. . .

[@Dra741]

Actually it's not the first time it's been conducted before

[@rodneynoriel1528]

I heard japans development was canceled due to cost… they instead Increased their F35 order from like 78 to 125. Or that might have been the Gen 5.

[@テルタロ]

Japanese Defending Force Aircraft Career CAGA & IZUMO！Saving Taiwan！Saving Sencaku Islands！(o´∀`)🇯🇵

[@robertwoodroffe123]

They / posting cannot do simple math , say up 127 , f35’s ! The says 105 the A model and 42 B models that’s 147 !

[@earlharvey7659]

It sure as hell wasn't a destroyer you showed it landing on.

[@jasonbabila6006]

The Kaga is about the size of the US Navy LHA & LHD.

[@tyme5837]

the british concept aircraft-carrying frigates have some merit but it is too complicated

[@jenuilmajulus5586]

👍👍👍

[@DOI_ARTS]

I thought F35B are operated by the Marine, C version is the Navy

[@lisaroberts8556]

Your correct ✅

[@TairnKA]

At 5:10; I believe that's an Oops? ;-)

[@phil20_20]

🇯🇵🇺🇸🇯🇵🇺🇸⚓️🇯🇵🇺🇸🇯🇵🇺🇸

[@mr.thrasher4029]

What's with the snow?

[@benny82ish]

Don’t touch the boats!!! Japan be triggered 😂

[@bbujic]

I remember another carrier named Kaga, who was a victim of a failed Japanese attack on Midway in 1942.

[@johnquinn6564]

It was also a participant in a successful attack on Pearl Harbor in 1941

[@danielnogrady9004]

Look at the design their newer aircraft. You can tell they know that the six generation aircrafts are coming out. I like it but America's will be better!

[@thebonedss]

No Biggie this happen years ago !!

[@rogerwilco5918]

An additional aircraft carrier is a pretty big deal

[@helifanodobezanozi7689]

Drugs will end you son! Just say nope to dope and uugg to drugs!😂

[@discover0821]

add「SSN」to complate the japanese-Seapower

[@porksandbean]

ok time to add legs and arms.

[@IndraVikramISHU]

They are helicopter Carriers not aircraft carriers Can board 8-9 F35

[@OperationEndGame]

Each can carry maximum 21 F-35B’s (this without any helos onboard)…. On average, perhaps 12 F-35’s + 10 helos on normal operation.

[@FuKuntt]

Good point, Admiral.

[@slimeydon]

Just tell the Kaga to stay away from Midway, you can never tell when McClusky and the boys make a return visit

[@rgloria40]

Should not a Japanese citizen be flying the F35b by now? Is their Japanese training program out synch to Japanese strategic plans since Chinese Threat? This seems very out dates and useless news.

[@mato0762]

Korea is jealous😂

[@FuKuntt]

Which Korea?

[@mato0762]

@ Which South Korea? Rather than South Korea, it is the Korean Peninsula.

[@bpsitrep]

Very good to see Japan being more robust in its Naval arms. Not very keen on the joint fighter with the UK because of 'radical Islams' growing influence inside of the UK and UK government (look at London's Mayor and Islamic population in the UK online). Any technologies WILL be taken and given to Middle Eastern nations by Islamist and eventually to China.

[@BigDaddyButthead90]

Concentrate on Africans and Chinese in the American military

[@mrbaab5932]

Movie 🎦 Kaga Mucho?

[@GuitarONtatami]

やっと🇯🇵

[@Jon.......]

Thumbs Down for distracting and unnecessary "special fx" (snow flakes" ?).

[@gcarter1973]

No chance against the Chinese Navy.

[@disaffected_malcontent]

🇬🇧👍🏻

[@MarvinChenFantasy]

Comercial standard built warships with a deck, carry stealthy jets that with range of about 450 miles. It will sink before entry the war zone.

[@tagalogstories4304]

air craft carriers don't enter war zones...it's the F35 that goes to the frontline...

[@sativagirl1885]

Elon Musk can land rockets faster & cheaper

[@thomasvilla6109]

Hello Kitty! 🤣

[@timothynarandela]

Mitsubishi Stealth fighter dies dies watching

[@soonfook]

So….the owner has land some plane on his lap dogs ship right? They forgotten 1942…….. brain washed

[@spencericmastinblanche4998]

ijn kaga sunk in midway battle😂

[@jt15796]

now Japan is ready again for doing what they have done during WWII

[@_TrueDesire_]

WW2 was ages ago.. and remember me which country has used nukes and napalm? I think cluster bombs are in there too..